just wondering what all needs to be done. i have all the parts from a 01 sxr. do i need to change the transfer rods to? i know shocks and limiter straps/ thanks for the info
Rambunctious
New member
yes
you can get longer aftermarket transfer rods,
but i made some extension cylinders ( outside diameter of shaft, inside diameter of bolt ) to extend the transfer rods. then make/buy nylon bushings to create the recommended gaps on top and bottom ( when you are sitting on the sled)
Ramb
you can get longer aftermarket transfer rods,
but i made some extension cylinders ( outside diameter of shaft, inside diameter of bolt ) to extend the transfer rods. then make/buy nylon bushings to create the recommended gaps on top and bottom ( when you are sitting on the sled)
Ramb
go with the longer rods, mounted in the rear hole.
your straps should be long enough, 99 and older short travel sleds have short straps
rebuild the skid so you can take advantage of the extra travel while your doing this.
your straps should be long enough, 99 and older short travel sleds have short straps
rebuild the skid so you can take advantage of the extra travel while your doing this.
thanks guys, i just pyulled the skid and looks in great shape. only 2900 km on this srx. i have the rods so might as well do it.
just put it all together. it seems to really get stiff when it couples up. i have the thicker set of spacers on the top. what should be there?
read my article below, it explains most everything. on a long travel suspension, there is no need for a thick spacer, it wont allow enough travel.
Fro
New member
Just did the swap. My sled only had 1400 miles & all the bushings were trashed. Read his write up about it. I think if you pull out a bushing or two you'll be shocked.
this sled i got must of been greased really good or just driven slowly on trails. only bushings that were sacked was the front shock